FOXBORO Ė The Patriots returned to practice on Tuesday with a new addition and a couple of new subtractions.

Mark Daniels Journal Sports Writer MarkDanielsPJ

FOXBORO Ė The Patriots returned to practice on Tuesday with a new addition and a couple of new subtractions.

Alfonzo Dennard was out on the field for the first time this offseason. The cornerback, who started training camp on the physically unable to perform list, was limited and didnít participate in any drills with contact.

Tight end Michael Hoomanawanui and guard Dan Connolly were both missing for the first time. It appeared that Hoomanawanui pulled up gingerly at the end of Sundayís practice.

Tommy Kelly was in full pads for the first time in camp. It appears the defensive tackle is continually progressing from the knee injury he suffered a season ago.† The other players that didnít practice included Aaron Dobson, Dominique Easley, Matthew Slater, Jeremy Gallon, Jemea Thomas, Chris Thomas, Deontae Skinner and Tyler Gaffney.

Dobson, Easley, Slater, Gallon and Skinner were present, but continued their rehab.

Rob Gronkowski got more one-on-one time with Tom Brady. Darrelle Revis also came over to work with the pair. The cornerback wasnít going full-speed, but there was a lot of star power during those drills.

The team started practice with a neat one-on-one drill between the receivers and defensive backs. Some highlights include Julian Edelman making a one-handed diving catch in the end zone, despite getting pushed by Kyle Arrington. Edelman also made a one-handed catch down the field over Malcolm Butler. Revis had a nice break up on Kenbrell Thompkins. Logan Ryan intercepted Tom Brady while covering Julian Edelman.

The Patriots took more 11-on-11 reps than they have in previous practices. Brady went 13-for-16 during 11-on-11 drills. His targets: Edelman (4), Shane Vereen (3), Kenbrell Thompkins (1-for-2), Danny Amendola (2), Brandon LaFell (1-for-2), James White (1), Josh Boyce (1) and one throwaway.

Jimmy Garoppolo had a light day. He went 3-for-6 in 11-on-11s with one interception.

LaFell had a solid day. The wideout made a ridiculous catch on a Brady deep ball during 7-on-7ís while being double-covered by Malcolm Butler and Nate Ebner.